St. Jerome (Diocese of Bridgeport)
| St. Jerome Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Jerome |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Bridgeport |
| Deanery: | Ridgefield Deanery |
| Address: | 23 Half Mile Rd., Norwalk, Connecticut 06851-1299 |
| City: | Norwalk, CT |
| Subdivision: | Connecticut |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Western Connecticut County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1957 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | info@stjeromechurch.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Jerome Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Bridgeport, located in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Dedicated to Saint Jerome, the fourth-century Doctor of the Church, the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfield County.
Established in 1957, St. Jerome Parish was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, who continue to operate the church today. The current church building was dedicated on October 12, 1963.
The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Jerome's commitment to biblical scholarship and education.
History
St. Jerome Parish was established in 1957 by the Diocese of Bridgeport in response to growth in the Ridgefield area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on June 16, 1957, at the parish's temporary site, presided over by Bishop Walter P. Sullivan.[2]
Special features
- Annual Bible Study and Lectio Divina retreats
- Ministries inspired by Saint Jerome's love of Scripture and education
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church, dedicated in 1963, features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large stone façade with a bell tower
- A spacious parking lot and playground area for families
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Jerome
- A beautiful wooden altar and ambo
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Jerome, reflecting his life of study and prayer.
Stained Glass Windows
- Scenes from the life of Saint Jerome, including his translation of the Bible
Statues and Sculptures
- A statue of Saint Jerome in contemplation, located near the main altar
Other Artwork
- A beautiful wooden crucifix above the main altar
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Related parishes
- Saint Mary Catholic Church (Ridgefield, Connecticut)
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (Danbury, Connecticut)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Jerome - Ridgefield". Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/parishes/st-jerome-ridgefield/.
- ↑ "History". St. Jerome Church. https://www.stjeromechurch.org/about/history/.